What the Heck's an Ebook Anyway?

So, what the heck is an Ebook?
Put simply, ebooks are electronic books that can be read on a computer screen or printed out to paper.

Ebooks come in the form of simple programs that you can download and store on your PC.

Ebooks offer a high level of interactivity not possible in print editions. This makes ebooks the perfect medium for 'step by step' guides, 'how to' guides and so on, because you can immediately connect to additional information or resources at exactly the moment you need them.

Ebooks can be delivered in an instant and at no cost (via direct download from the Internet or as an attachment to an email message).

There are a number of different ebook formats that work on different types of computers and use different types of 'reading' software.

Almost all the ebooks available on AllFreeJokeEbooks.com are compatible with Windows PC's only (Win 95 or higher). The only other requirement is that you have Internet Explorer version 4 or higher installed on your PC.

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Do I need any special software?
Some of the ebooks you'll find online require that you download and install special 'reader' software. This is not the case with most of the ebooks available here on AllFreeJokeEbooks.com.

Most of the ebooks require no special software and are compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000 and XP. The only other requirement is that you have Internet Explorer (version 4 or higher) installed on your PC.

In the case of those ebooks which have special requirements, this is explained just below the download link.

Do the ebooks work on the Mac?
For the moment the majority of our ebooks are not Mac compatible. In the case of those ebooks that are Mac-compatible, this is noted beside the ebook's title.

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How do I download and read the ebooks?
Click the download link for the ebook in question. This will launch the Windows 'Save as...' dialog box. Select a folder (directory) on your PC to save the ebook in (e.g. My Documents). Once the ebook is downloaded, open the folder where you saved it and double-click the icon to start reading.

If you are downloading an ebook in ZIP format, you'll need to have a copy of WinZip to open the file. You can download a free version of WinZip from here. Once you've downloaded the ZIP file, double-click the icon to open it. Select all the files in the WinZip window and click 'Extract'. Choose a folder to extract the file(s) to. Go to that folder on your PC and double-click the icon to open the file(s).

If you have any questions about downloading or using our ebooks, please don't hesitate to contact us.

How do I open ZIP files?
If you're downloading an ebook in ZIP format, you'll need to have a copy of WinZip to open the file. You can download a free version of WinZip from here. Once you've downloaded the ZIP file, double-click the icon to open it in WinZip. Select the file in the WinZip window and click 'Extract'. Choose a folder to extract the file to. Go to that folder and double-click the icon to open the ebook.

If you have any questions about downloading or using our ebooks, please don't hesitate to contact us.

I downloaded an ebook but get an error message when I try to open it.
The first ting to be aware of is that most of the ebooks are compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000 and XP (with MS Internet Explorer 4 or higher). If your computer doesn't meet these requirements, then that's most likely the cause of the problem.

Another common problem is that some interference or interruption during the download can cause an ebook file to become corrupted. The only way to solve this problem is to download the ebook again.

If the ebook appears to download instantly -- or in just a few seconds -- this is because Windows is calling upon the previously downloaded version which is stored in your 'Temporary Internet Files'. To ensure that you're getting a 'fresh' download, go to C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files and delete the previously downloaded version that's stored in that folder. If you're still experiencing difficulties, you may need to reboot your PC and try downloading again.

If none of this helps solve the problem, please contact us and we'll send you a copy of the ebook directly by email. You must be able to accept attached email files to use this option. If you can't accept attached email files, contact us anyway, and we'll work with you to find a solution.

How are ebooks delivered?
All the ebooks on this site are 'delivered' by download.

To begin downloading, simply click the download link. Once the download has finished, simply go to the folder where you saved it, and double-click the icon to open the book.

In case of any difficulties, just contact us. We'll be happy to help.

How long does it take to download an ebook?
The speed of the download depends largely on the size of the ebook in question and the speed of your Internet connection. Typically, the download should take between 1 and 6 minutes.

Can I submit my ebook to you for consideration?
Sure you can... if it's funny...and free! Click here for the details.

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

What the Heck's an Ebook Anyway?

On this page you'll find answers to common questions related to ebooks in general as well as issues of downloading and using the ebooks available here on this site.